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Our Verdict
Analysis
IPhone 16 Pro Max has the bigger display.
Overall Winner
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Display Winner
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Performance Winner
Tie
Camera Winner
Tie
Battery Winner
Tie
Value Winner
Tie
Specifications Comparison
| Feature | Google Pixel 5a 5G | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display size (in) | 6.34 | 6.90 |
| Charging (W) | 18 | 27 |
| Main camera (MP) | 12.20 | 48.00 |
| Selfie (MP) | 8.00 | 12.00 |
| Weight (g) | 183 | 227 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.80 | 8.25 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) | Apple A18 Pro |
| OS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14 | iOS 18 |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 5a 5G
iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Excellent build quality
- Strong sustained performance
- Reliable cameras
- Long software support
- Expensive
- Slow charging compared to Android flagships
- Heavy in hand
Every Spec, Side by Side
Specification
Google
Google Pixel 5a 5G
Apple
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Battery 3 specs
Type
Li-Po 4680 mAh
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Charging
18W wired, PD2.0
27W wired, 25W MagSafe
Capacity
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4685 mAh
Body 5 specs
Dimensions
156.2 x 73.2 x 8.8 mm (6.15 x 2.88 x 0.35 in)
163 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm
Weight
183 g (6.46 oz)
227 g
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, aluminum back
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SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
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IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
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Connectivity 7 specs
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
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Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
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Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
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NFC
Yes
Yes
Radio
No
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USB
USB Type-C 3.1
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5G
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Yes
Display 4 specs
Type
OLED, HDR
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Size
6.34 inches, 97.0 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio)
6.9 inches
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~415 ppi density)
2868 x 1320 pixels
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
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Features 1 spec
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
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Launch 2 specs
Announced
2021, August 17
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Status
Available. Released 2021, August 26
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Main Camera 4 specs
Dual
12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm, (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
16 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm
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Features
LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
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Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
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Triple
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48 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP
Memory 4 specs
Card slot
No
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Internal
128GB 6GB RAM
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RAM
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8GB
Storage
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256GB
Misc 3 specs
Colors
Mostly Black
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Models
G1F8F, G4S1M
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Price
$ 249.99
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Network 7 specs
Technology
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
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2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
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3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
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CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
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4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71
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5G bands
1, 2, 5, 12, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
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Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
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Our Tests 3 specs
Performance
AnTuTu: 291303 (v8)
GeekBench: 1337 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
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Display
861 nits max brightness (measured)
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Battery (old)
Endurance rating 122h
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Platform 4 specs
OS
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14
iOS 18
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
Apple A18 Pro
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
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GPU
Adreno 620
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Selfie Camera 3 specs
Single
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
12 MP
Features
HDR
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Video
1080p@30fps
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Sound 2 specs
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
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3.5mm jack
Yes
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Common Questions
Which phone is the best in this comparison?
IPhone 16 Pro Max has the bigger display.
How are the comparison winners decided?
We compare measurable specs (display size, battery capacity, RAM, charging, weight) and price (USD). When two phones tie or data is missing we mark the category "Depends".
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